Television Producer/Director Senior Duties and Responsibilities

Develops, produces and directs various programs, promotional or
documentary material for television on-air broadcast or educational
video programs. Chooses angle of story to pursue and conducts
necessary research. Coordinates activities of assigned staff during
productions.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is
second in a series of two classifications. It is distinguished from
the Television Producer/Director level in that incumbents use
independent judgement in determining the content of programs and
development of program concepts. Incumbents in this classification
are required to work within deadlines inherent to the broadcast
industry.

Examples of Duties:

Coordinates activities of staff assigned to production.

Researches and develops story/program concepts for various
areas such as public interest and educational use and determines
angle of story or program to cover.

Conducts required research such as personal interviews to
obtain necessary information; plans story line and writes
script.

Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Communications or related field
AND four years experience in writing/producing/directing programs in
studio and on location; OR, Eight years experience in
writing/producing/directing programs in studio and on location; OR,
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which
comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.